It's time to hit the slopes.
We know a lot of you have been waiting all year for this moment. Ski & snowboarding season is upon us! It's time to get outside, hit the slopes and get some good ol' fresh air. Here's a breakdown of most of the closest resorts, what they're offering and what you can expect when it comes to precautions and tickets.
Pro-tip: King Soopers often has cheap lift tickets that you can purchase. Check your nearby store for more details!
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image via facebook/arapahoe basin
28194 US-6, Dillon
Season Dates: Nov - May 2026
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 15 minutes
What You’ll Find There: Arapahoe Basin packs 1,400+ skiable acres, Colorado’s most challenging in-bounds terrain, and a laid-back, home-grown vibe into one legendary mountain. With the state’s longest winter season, plenty of room on the slopes, and always a seat waiting at the bar, A-Basin keeps things focused on quality over crowds. Keep in mind, terrain is intermediate (mountain-blue) and above at this time.
Lift Costs: Daily lift tickets start at $80, season passes start at $699. Ikon Pass accepted. Passes can be purchased here.
Notes: Parking reservations are required for weekends. They are available to purchase in advance and up to the day of your visit.
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120 Lower, Carriage Way, Snowmass Village
Season Dates: Nov 27 - Apr 12
Distance From Denver: About 3 hours, 30 minutes
What You'll Find There: Aspen has four different experiences to choose from, each offering its own assortment of options to dive into like terrain parks, tubing, trails, and, of course, huge slopes. You can’t go wrong with any of these spots.
Lift Costs: Lift tickets start at $184. Purchase here.
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19285 CO-103, Idaho Springs
Season Dates: TBD 25/26 Season
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour
What You’ll Find There: While Echo Mountain is a bit on the smaller side, it has plenty to do. It is a mostly intermediate mountain, so while beginners are welcome, it’s important to note going in. There’s some terrain to hit as well as snow tubing.
Lift Costs: $50+ for single-day passes, $129+ for season passes. It's recommended that tickets be purchased online ahead of time. Purchase here.
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2861 Eldora Ski Road #140, Nederland
Season Dates: TBD 25/26 Season
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 15 minutes
What You'll Find There: You’ll find cross-country skiing as well as slopes at Eldora. There are Woodward parks for those who want to get into some terrain, as well as double black diamonds for advanced riders.
Lift Costs: Lift ticket prices start at $99, season passes start at $499+. Ikon Pass accepted. Lift tickets can be purchased here.
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210 Beaver Creek Plaza, Beaver Creek
Season Dates: Nov 26 - April 12
Distance From Denver: About 2 hours, 30 minutes
What You'll Find There: Large slopes as well as two different parks (Haymeadow and Red Buffalo) perfect for families and new riders to learn on.
Lift Costs: Lift tickets start at around $194. Epic Pass accepted. Tickets can be purchased here.
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Vail, CO
Season Dates: Nov 15 - April 19
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 30 minutes
What You'll Find There: One of the biggest mountains and resorts around. There are massive slopes and terrain parks to keep you busy for as long as your trip lasts.
Lift Costs: Lift tickets start at around $230 for adults. Epic Pass accepted. Tickets can be purchased here.
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85 Parsenn Rd, Winter Park
Season Dates: Nov - April 30
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 20 minutes
What You'll Find There: Hit the slopes or take on the hill with some snow tubing. You can also get into some snow biking and snowshoe tours around the resort.
Lift Costs: Lift tickets start at around $109 - $226 for adults, depending on the month. Season passes start at $899. Ikon pass accepted. Tickets can be purchased here.
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1599 Ski Hill Rd, Breckenridge
Season Dates: Nov - May 17
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 30 minutes
What You'll Find There: Another one of the top resorts around, the mountain is huge and has a ton to choose from. Slopes, terrain parks, tubing, trails and more!
Lift Costs: Lift tickets start at around $175 for adults. Epic Pass accepted. Tickets can be purchased here.
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100 Dercum Square, Keystone
Season Dates: Nov - April 12
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 20 minutes
What You'll Find There: Keystone is home to the Bergman Bowl which features 40 acres of gladded terrain, highspeed chair lights and plenty of trails. This is on top of the usual slopes, parks and more. Plus, there’s night riding!
Lift Costs: Lift tickets start at around $155 for adults. Epic Pass accepted. Tickets can be purchased here.
image via facebook/loveland ski resort
I-70, Dillon
Season Dates: Nov - April 5
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour
What You'll Find There: Loveland features 9 lifts serving 1,800 acres of terrain and trails. You’ll also find a terrain park for all level of riders!
Lift Costs: Lift tickets are $119 for early season and $149 for regular season for adults. Season passes are $679. Tickets can be purchased here.
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209 Ten Mile Cir, Frisco
Season Dates: Nov - April 26
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 20 minutes
What You'll Find There: There are some massive terrain parks at Copper including a superpipe, mini pipe, and tons of features to hit. Of course, you’ll also find big slopes and parks for all skill levels.
Lift Costs: Lift tickets start at around $99 - $214 depending on the day of week. Season passes are $949. Ikon Pass accepted. Tickets can be purchased here.
